Architectural Services
Design
For over 60 years, we have been guided by the principle that good design is the foundation of great architecture. By combining deep understanding, with a personalized, collaborative approach, we champion designs that balance function and beauty across commercial and residential projects.
Benefits of Design
Client-Centered Approach - Every project begins with in-depth conversations to align design, use, and budget.
Design Excellence - Innovative, sustainable, and functional solutions, inside and out, that inspire emotion and elevate everyday experiences.
Quality & Assurance Focus - Each design phase concludes with a page turn to review the plans and confirm they align with your vision.
Award Winning Design - Recognized by The American Institute of Architects Flint chapter for multiple interior design projects.
3D Modeling
3D modeling has revolutionized architectural design by offering a faster, more cost-effective, and highly accurate way to visualize and document projects. Unlike 2D drawings, 3D models update automatically across all views, reducing errors, and saving time. These models help clients clearly understand the final design and support better decision making during the design phase.
Benefits of 3D Modeling
Increased Accuracy & Efficiency - 3D models update automatically across views, reducing time spent on revisions & minimizing errors.
Enhanced Client Understanding - Realistic visualizations help clients and stakeholders fully grasp the design, aiding approval & fundraising efforts.
Better Design Outcomes - Virutal walkthroughs and lighting/daylight analysis improve spatial quality and help optimize sustainability.
Improved Collaboration - Building Information Modeling (BIM)-enabled 3D models allow seamless coordination with contractors and consultants, saving time and costly misunderstandings.
Energy Modeling
Sedgewick & Ferweda Architect’s are passionate about sustainable, high-performance buildings that provide long-term savings and prioritize human health and environmental stability. Using Passive House principles - such as airtight construction, super insulations, and solar orientation, we can reduce energy usage by up to 90%, greatly improve air quality, and move our community closer to net zero buildings.
Benefits of Energy Modeling
Informed Design Decisions - Energy modeling provides data insights on insultation, glazing, HVAC, and building orientation, enabling smarter design choices that improve performance from the start.
Cost Optimization - By simulating different energy strategies early on, architects can balance upfront construction costs with long-term operational savings.
Sustainability Certification Support - Accuract modeling helps meet requirements for LEED, Passive House, Net Zero Energy, and other green building certifications.
Carbon Footprint Reduction - Energy modeling identifies opportunities to reduce energy consumption and emissions, supporting environmental goals and regularoty compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An architect ensures your project is functional, safe, beautiful, and code-compliant, turning your vision into a practical, well-designed reality.
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Architects focus on design, space planning, and the overall look and feel. Engineers focus on the technical systems that make the building work, such as structure, electrical, and mechanical.
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As early as possible! ideally before you purchase property or set a budget to ensure the best design and cost decisions from the start.
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Yes. Commercial projects often require architectural drawings to meet code, obtain permits, and create functional, attractive spaces.
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Architects also plan renovations, design interiors, create site plans, and manage construction.
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Architects design the project; builders and contractors construct it.
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Yes. We design both the exterior and interior to work together as a cohesive whole.
Featured Projects
What was once a mid-century bank, is now a cozy, community coffee shop. Explore how our architects breathed new life into this building with award-winning design.
This Lake Michigan beach house takes energy efficiency to a whole new level. Read how we brought the homeowner’s vision of a Net Zero energy home to life through sustainable design and energy modeling.
From an empty lot to a one-of-a-kind optical facility. Learn how we worked closely with our client to bring their one-of-a-kind vision to life.